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Can a Cigarette Butt Dropped in a Car Cause a Fire?

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LaDakota

07/29/25 1:04pm

A cigarette butt dropped in a car can easily cause a fire. Although small, the cigarette butt can ignite quickly due to the abundance of oxygen and flammable materials inside the vehicle. If a cigarette butt falls into the car, under normal dry and room temperature conditions, it may take about 10 minutes to burn out completely. A single spark can start a prairie fire, so fire prevention awareness should not be relaxed. If there is strong wind or if the cigarette butt lands near flammable materials in the car, it can ignite within 1~2 minutes. If it lands on non-flammable materials like metal, the cigarette butt will self-extinguish in 5~6 minutes without burning out completely. Do not leave important items in the car, and avoid placing cash, mobile phones, or other valuables carelessly inside. It is also recommended to equip the vehicle with an automatic alarm system, but never park the car alone in a remote location. Additionally, car owners are advised to take time to check the items inside the car before leaving.

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